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Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz TMA-16M Soyuz FG

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Meet the Astronaut Crew

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Astronaut Gennady Padalka, Soyuz TMA-16M Commander

Gennady Padalka

Astronaut details for Gennady Padalka
Birthday06/21/1958
RoleCommander
NationalityRussia
First Flight08/13/1998
Last Flight03/27/2015

Gennady Ivanovich Padalka (Russian: Гeннадий Иванович Падалка; born 21 June 1958 in Krasnodar, Russia) ...

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Astronaut Mikhail Kornienko, Soyuz TMA-16M Flight Engineer

Mikhail Kornienko

Astronaut details for Mikhail Kornienko
Birthday04/15/1960
RoleFlight Engineer
NationalityRussia
First Flight04/02/2010
Last Flight03/27/2015

Mikhail Borisovich Kornienko (Михаил Борисович Корниенко; born 15 April 1960) is a Russian cosmonaut....

NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly, Soyuz TMA-16M Flight Engineer

Scott Kelly

Astronaut details for Scott Kelly
Birthday02/21/1964
RoleFlight Engineer
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight12/20/1999
Last Flight03/27/2015

Scott Joseph Kelly is an engineer, retired American astronaut, and a retired U.S. Navy Captain. A veteran of four space fligh...

About the Soyuz TMA-16M Mission

Mission details for Soyuz TMA-16M
TypeHuman Exploration
OrbitLow Earth Orbit

Soyuz TMA-16M begins expedition 43 by carrying 3 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Gennady Padalka alongside Flight Engineers, Scott Kelly & Mikhail Korniyenko will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on 12 September 2015 00:51 UTC

Launch Pad & Location

1/5

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Launch statistics for 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launches487
Orbital Launch Attempts487
Total Launches1563

The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.

Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz FG Rocket

The Soyuz FG rocket is an expendable launch vehicle most commonly known for carrying humans to the International Space Station today.

Learn more about the Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz FG Rocket

About Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)

The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities, commonly known as Roscosmos, is the governmental body responsible for the space science program of the Russian Federation and general aerospace research. Soyuz has many launch locations the Russian sites are Baikonur, Plesetsk and Vostochny however Ariane also purchases the vehicle and launches it from French Guiana.

Learn more about Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-16M launch scheduled?

The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-16M launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-16M launch video?

You can watch the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.

Where did the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-16M mission launch from?

The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz rocket launched from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan. The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.

What rocket was used for the Soyuz TMA-16M mission?

The Soyuz TMA-16M mission launched aboard a Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz rocket. The Soyuz FG rocket is an expendable launch vehicle most commonly known for carrying humans to the International Space Station today. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.

What weather conditions could have delayed the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-16M launch?

The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-16M launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.

How can I get updates if the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-16M launch was delayed?

This page was updated in real-time with the latest Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Soyuz TMA-16M mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.

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